Flood woes continue in Ubon Ratchathani and Nakhon Ratchasima

13 Sept 11:43 Key points summarised by AI

Ubon Ratchathani confronts severe flooding, with the Royal Irrigation Department deploying 200 pumps to accelerate water discharge from the Mun River into the Mekong, despite rising water levels.
Heavily flooded villages in Warin Chamrap district receive crucial relief supplies via airdrops, while riverside communities in Muang district are urged to evacuate to temporary shelters.
Nakhon Ratchasima battles widespread flooding across eight districts, necessitating the evacuation of hundreds of factory workers and the closure of a main highway due to impassable water levels.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to inspect the critical flood situation in Ubon Ratchathani on Monday, signaling high-level government attention to the ongoing disaster.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).